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NMC Handbook.Indd NORTHERN MARIANAS COLLEGE WELCOMES YOU Welcome to the Northern Marianas College! I hope you find the NMC 2011-2012 Student Handbook a useful guide to exploring your college. Active participation in your success begins with you and your willingness to navigate effectively through your environment. The Student Handbook features campus facilities, support services, admission, graduation, and financial aid requirements. Whether you choose to look up course descriptions or college polices, use the Student Handbook to make informed decisions and actions throughout your college career. As you plan for the future, write-in goals, events, and deadlines on key dates in the Weekly Planner section. This will serve as a good reminder of your priorities and help you organize your time effectively throughout the year. Of course, the Student Handbook will not have all the information you will need and the responsibility to be informed will remain with you. I encourage you to talk to your instructors, academic advisor, counselor, and departmental staff to get the information and support you need. I look forward to hearing of your success and wish you the very best experiences as a student of NMC! Yours truly, Sharon Y. Hart, PhD President TABLE OF CONTENTS G G G Academic Calendar 5 Fall 2011 Semester Spring 2012 Semester Summer 2012 Semester College Profile 8 A Brief History of NMC Mission Administrative Organization Accreditation Baccalaureate Program Directory 11 Getting Started at Northern Marianas College (NMC) 12 New Student Checklist Course Availability Strategies for Choosing Courses Consider your intended major Admissions Information 13 Placement Testing Registration Information 14 Registration Periods and Procedures Enrollment Classification Course Schedule Changes Late Registration Withdrawal Policy Tips for Success Change of Program or Advisor Change of Personal Data Tuition and Fees Refund Policies Graduation Requirements 21 Minimum Grade Point Average Required Core Courses Minimum Residency Requirement Filing Petitions for Graduation Graduation Clearance Graduation Honors and Awards Student Leadership Award Northern Marianas College 1 Commencement Exercise Degree Requirements 10 things to do between classes Financial Aid Information 24 Federal Financial Aid Other Scholarships Awards Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Financial Aid Probation and Suspension Appeal Process Student Life 28 Student Government Student Activities and Leadership Getting Involved Student Clubs Student Center Student Email Student Identification Cards Auxiliary Services Housing Transportation General Assistance Insurance Health Care Places to Eat Student Lounge and study areas Computer Resources Student Employment Safety and Security The Student Conduct Code 39 Student Responsibilities Class Attendance Student Rights Regarding Records Student Conduct Academic Dishonesty Changing Student Grades Academic Probation and Suspension Readmission after Suspension Academic Dismissal Student Appeal and Grievances Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Confidentiality of Academic Records 2 Northern Marianas College Policy on Discrimination Policy on Sexual Harassment Student Development Policy on Alcohol Beverages Some General Advice Academic Resources 46 Library Curriculum Resource Center (CRC) Counseling Programs and Services Where Do I Go for Academic Advising? Career Services College Access Challenge Project (CACP) Learning in Communities (LinC) Academic Information 52 Course Numbering System Credit Hours Credit by Examination Independent Study Auditing Courses Course Waivers and Substitutions Time Limit for Coursework Repeating of Courses Course Load Academic Work Load What do grades mean? Grade Appeals Grade Point Average (GPA) Educational Levels Grade Reports Academic Honors Polish Your Study Skills Degree and Certificate Programs 63 Liberal Arts Program Criminal Justice Program Business Department Associate in Arts: Business Associate in Applies Science (A.A.S) Degrees Accounting Emphasis Business Management Emphasis Computer Applications Emphasis Hospitality Management Nursing Department Associate in Science: Nursing Northern Marianas College 3 Associate in Science: Natural Resource Management School of Education (SOE) SOE Admission Requirements Teacher Candidate SOE Policy Information Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education Concentration Bachelor of Science in Education: Early Childhood Education Concentration Bachelor of Science in Education: Special Education Concentration Bachelor of Science in Education: Rehabilitation & Human Services Concentration Course Descriptions 91 Campus Map 129 Acknowledgment: Leo Pangelinan, Asst. Editor Jeannette T. Villagomez, Chief Editor Cover Design: Jason Quiblat Photos: Office of Institutional Advancement Right to Modify or Change Rules, Fees, and Programs: Northern Marianas College has made reasonable efforts to provide in this Handbook Planner information that is accurate at the time of publication. However, the College reserves the right to make appropriate changes in procedures, policies, calendars, requirements, programs, courses and fees. When feasible, changes will be announced prior to their effective dates, but the College assumes no responsibility for giving any particular notice of any such changes. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to create any offer of a contract or any contractual rights. 4 Northern Marianas College ACADEMIC CALENDAR The regular academic year at Northern Marianas College extends over ten months. The all semester begins in August and ends in December; the spring semester begins in January and ends in May. The length of summer session courses varies according to the course. All regular academic courses meet for a minimum of 12.5 actual contact/clock hours per credit hour. FALL 2011 SEMESTER CALENDAR August 8, 2011 Faculty Return for Fall 2011 Semester August 11, 2011 Student Orientation August 12, 2011 Early Registration for SOE Seniors & Spring 2012 Graduation Candidates ONLY August 15-19, 2011 Fall Regular Registration August 20, 2011 Late Registration August 22, 2011 First day of Fall Classes August 22, 2011 Petition for Graduation Begins for Spring 2012 August 22-26, 201 1 Add/Drop Week (100% Refund) August 22-26, 2011 “Welcome Week” September 2, 2011 Last Day to Withdraw for 80% Refund September 5, 2011 HOLIDAY-Labor Day September 9, 2011 Last Day to Withdraw for 40% Refund October 7, 2011 Last Day to Withdraw from course(s) October 10, 2011 HOLIDAY-Commonwealth Cultural Day November 4, 2011 HOLIDAY-Citizenship Day November 11, 2011 HOLIDAY-Veterans’ Day November 24, 2011 HOLIDAY-Thanksgiving Day December 8, 2011 HOLIDAY-Constitution Day December 10, 2011 Last Day of Instruction December 12-17, 2011 Final Exam Week December 19, 2011 GRADES DUE SPRING 2012 SEMESTER CALENDAR January 2, 2012 Faculty Return for Spring 2012 Semester January 6, 2012 Early Registration for SOE Seniors & Spring 2012 Graduation Candidates ONLY January 9-13, 2012 Spring Regular Registration January 13, 2012 Student Orientation January 14, 2012 Late Registration January 16, 2012 HOLIDAY- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 17, 2012 First Day of Spring Classes January 17, 2012 Student Orientation January 17-20, 2012 Add/Drop Week (100% Refund) January 17-20, 2012 “Welcome Week” January 27, 2012 Last Day to Withdraw for 80% Refund February 3, 2012 Last Day to Withdraw for 40% Refund February 20, 2012 HOLIDAY-Presidents’ Day March 2, 2012 Last Day to Withdraw from course(s) March 23, 2012 HOLIDAY-Covenant Day April 2–7, 2012 SPRING BREAK April 6, 2012 HOLIDAY-Good Friday Northern Marianas College 5 May 5, 2012 Last Day of Instruction May 7-12, 2012 Final Exam Week May 12, 2012 GRADES DUE FOR GRADUATION CANDIDATES May 14, 2012 GRADES DUE FOR ALL OTHER STUDENTS May 19, 2012 NMC Graduation SUMMER 2012 CALENDAR Regular Summer Session (Nine-Week Courses) May 21 – July 20, 2012 May 16 – 18, 2012 Registration Days May 21, 2012 First Day of Instruction May 21 – 23, 2012 Add/Drop Days (100% Refund) May 28, 2012 HOLIDAY – Memorial Day May 29, 2012 Last Day for 80% Refund June 1, 2012 Last Day for 40% Refund June 8, 2012 Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) July 4, 2012 HOLIDAY – Liberation Day July 19, 2012 Last Day of Instruction July 20, 2012 Final Exams July 23, 2012 Grades Due Extended Summer Session (Twelve-Week Courses) May 21 – August 10, 2012 May 16 – 18, 2012 Registration Days May 21, 2012 First Day of Instruction May 21 – 23, 2012 Add/Drop Days (100% Refund) May 28, 2012 HOLIDAY – Memorial Day June 1, 2012 Last Day for 80% Refund June 8, 2012 Last Day for 40% Refund June 15, 2012 Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) July 4, 2012 HOLIDAY – Liberation Day August 9, 2012 Last Day of Instruction August 10, 2012 Final Exams August 13, 2012 Grades Due Summer Session I (Six-Week Courses) May 21 – June 29, 2012 May 16 – 18, 2012 Registration Days May 21, 2012 First Day of Instruction May 21 – 23, 2012 Add/Drop Days (100% Refund) May 25, 2012 Last Day for 80% Refund May 28, 2012 HOLIDAY – Memorial Day May 30, 2012 Last Day for 40% Refund June 1, 2012 Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) June 28, 2012 Last Day of Instruction June 29, 2012 Final Exams July 2, 2012 Grades Due Summer Session II (Six-Week Courses) July 2 – August 10, 2012 May 16 – June 29, 2012 Registration Days May 28, 2012 HOLIDAY – Memorial Day July 2, 2012 First Day of Instruction July 2 – 5, 2012 Add/Drop Days (100% Refund) July 4, 2012 HOLIDAY – Liberation Day 6 Northern Marianas College July 9, 2012 Last Day for 80%
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